• Systems integration lead for projects that improve military aircraft capabilities.

www.topdownengineering.com | www.direct-bag-it.com • Direct-Bag-It Power Leaf Bagger, a new and superior system for bagging leaves and grass clippings.• US patent 9,084,393 issued 21 July 2015 and the effort to commercialize Direct-Bag-It is in progress.• Demonstration prototype for Use All, a liquid saving system for lotions and soaps. (design consulting)

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Cutting Edge Optronics• Performed systems engineering and project management for military and commercial laser applications.• Managed team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, prioritizing and coordinating the workload.• Strategic US Navy laser fiber optic system.• Laser ignition for US Army ammunition.• CE marking of a laser system to enable sales into Europe.• Lasers for diamond cutting, shot peening, and other applications.

• Provided analysis for multiple accounts and created reports based on findings.• Worked collaboratively across agencies to refine analytical judgments.• Volunteered for studies that test new emerging technologies, tools, and processes.Success Highlights:• Recognized with Special Act Award for writing two significant reports very early in tenure.

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor:• Supervisor / coach for full-time and contract mechanical design engineers as well as a 3D CAD technician.• Allocated and coordinated mechanical design resources to projects.• Architected and developed part numbering and manufacturing job submission databases.Lead Mechanical Engineer:• Developed requirements definitions, lead design teams, collaborated with manufacturers, participated in assembly, tested through startup, and supported use of complex automated systems.Monsanto Highlight Project: The Mega Corn Chipper (MCC) System – Lead Mechanical Engineer• "Popular Science Online," 24 January 2011 posting, "How to Genetically Modify a Seed, Step by Step." • "The Economist," 21-27 November 2009 issue, “Briefing: Monsanto – The parable of the sower."• US Patent 8,443,545 issued 21 May 2013.

• Gained base knowledge in use of 3D CAD while designing new systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

• Gained solid understanding of data management using warehouse management product, Logistics Pro.• Became main contact, on-site developer, and technical lead for key customer, Scholastic Books.